My nephew needs prayers!***BEST NEWS ON PAGE 12***

[Sandcass]

I don't know how to type these words.

My 9 yr old nephew was diagnosed with a brain tumor yesterday. He is at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He will be having surgery later this week. Our entire family is just a wreck. He was having severe headaches for about a week and was diagnosed with strep, then a sinus infection. Finally as he got sicker & sicker they did a CAT scan & MRI yesterday and found the tumor. Right now he is feeling better because he's on steroids to reduce the swelling.

Please pray for him and his family. He has 2 brothers, 1 sister, a mom & dad, countless aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmas & grandpas all just holding their breath for him to get better.

His surgeon is "confident" that she will be able to take care of it.

We are a Christian family that believes greatly in the power of prayer.

I've done alot of crying the last 2 days. One time I broke down was when I realized they were supposed to go to WDW for the first time in about 3 weeks. The entire family was soooo excited! I don't think his mom & dad had ever been there. His siblings are 4, 6 & 14. Mom kept saying that she was more excited than the kids! (just like the commercial)

Please just pray. He's a super good kid. He is a star football player already, great student, all around neat boy. He didn't deserve this. Pray for strength for the family. Pray for God's hand to be on the doctor's as she does her job. Pray for courage for my nephew. And pray that they take their trip to WDW, just a little late!

And also, please give your own kids an extra hug & kiss whenever you can. I know I've been holding on REAL tight to mine this week.

Thanks Dis'ers!

UPDATE : Alright folks, this is a little unreal. Not an update about my nephew, but about me. My Grandma passed away in the night. She was not well, and it's been something we were waiting for, but the timing couldn't be worse. She slipped away quietly in her sleep and didn't suffer at all.

My mind is totally reeling. I'm up in Wisconsin with my family now. My DH is back home so he can be with his family. We just had a funeral last week for a cousin that died very tragically. I can't believe any of this.

Anybody have another prayer for me?

 

[WDWHound]

Prayers said

 

[raammartin]

Prayers said. I just can't imagine....

 

[mom2boys]

I don't have any words for you - just prayers for your nephew & the entire family.
Please keep us posted on his status.

 

[Ava83]

You all have our prayers. Children's is an amazing hospital and he will have the best of care there.

 

[KathyTX]

Prayers and hugs for that sweet boy and the whole family.

I agree with Ava- he's at a wonderful facility with the best doctors, he's in very good hands at Children's.

 

[S. C.]

I will remember him in my prayers everyday.

 

[jonestavern]

Prayers said & will be said.
Our hearts go out to your dear nephew, his family, relatives & friends.


Jean, Christopher & Patrick

 

[Dan Murphy]

You know they will be doing that trip, just a bit later than thought, Sandcass. Your nephew will be in my prayers, along with his family, you also.

My brother was there at Children's, over 50 years ago, for kidney problems, one of the best in the nation.

Please do update when you can.

 

[vivilasvegas]

I work with Childrens. I may see him on the floor.

I will think good thoughts for all of you.

 

[poohbears5]

Prayers

 

[Sandcass]

I work with Childrens. I may see him on the floor.

I will think good thoughts for all of you.

I don't know how you do it. My husband has been there these past 2 days and says it's just so heartbreaking. You must be a very special person to work there. Our family keeps saying how wonderful everybody has been. Thank you so much for all you do. You'll know him by the ridiculous amount of visitors he's getting. We have a crazy big family. (My DH is the oldest of 11.)

 

[disney50fam]

Oh sweetheart.. Prayers are said...... Many of them from our whole family!

 

[scoutsmom99]

and prayers said. I will keep your family in my thoughts.

 

[Brier Rose]

Prayers said.
We went through this with my DD when she was a baby. She didn't have a brain tumor, but a very rare cancer with a low rate of successful treatment. They gave us very little hope, but as you can see for my sig picture she not only got totally well, but now 13 years later is a happy, beautiful, cancer free miracle.
I 100% believe in the power of prayer!

I know what an emotional rollercoaster this journey will be for you and your family. I'm here if you'd like to pm me to talk.

 

[tiggersmom2]

Prayers said.

 

[DisMN]

Prayers going out to your "ridiculously large" family as you deal with this scary news!

Prayers too for the doctors, may their hands be guided by God as they skillfully tend to your nephew's health.


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[debloco]

Prayers said for your nephew and your family.

Children's is a wonderful place, he'll get the best of care.

My DD was there when she was little. My experience was that everyone there really seems to understand how hard and scary it is for parents when their child needs to be there for care.

 

[DisnyMama]

My prayers are with you all. My stepson works at Childrens in Fresno and had surgery there when he was 10 years old. Childrens Hospitals are the best. Your nephew is in the best care there is.

 

[Big V]

My thoughts and prayers go out to your nephew.